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The English major is among the most flexible at Loyola College. Working closely with an advisor, students may select core courses and electives to form a concentration in any of several business, social sciences, or science disciplines. Moreover, formal minors in which students take five upper-division courses in English prepare students who wish to major in business or a science to supplement their major with analytical and expressive skills. These will lead to success and fulfillment in these students' careers.
Because of its scope and flexibility, the English program can prepare majors and minors for a variety of careers. In the past, students have pursued careers in teaching, journalism, business, library science, textbook production and marketing, and technical writing. English is also an excellent preparation for law school. One alumnus has had several novels on The New York Times best-seller list; another has written scripts for the highly-acclaimed Baltimore-based television show Homicide: Life on the Streets. A third has experienced best-sellers as a journalist, and a successful motion picture was based on one of his books. Quite a few work as journalists, some of whom have been honored for their work. In addition, some of our graduates have gone on to advanced study at Pembroke College and St. Hilda's at Oxford, to graduate schools including Harvard, Princeton, Yale, the University of Maryland, Emory University, the University of New Hampshire, the university of South Carolina, Fordham University, and the University of Delaware. Loyola English majors have attended law school at Georgetown, Yale, Tulane, the University of Maryland, The Catholic University of America and the University of Baltimore. When he spoke on Loyola's campus several years ago, then-Associate (later Chief) Justice William Rehnquist noted that in his opinion English, with its concentration on close reading and persuasive argumentation, is the ideal preparation for law school. Not all English majors go on to graduate or law school, or become professional writers. Many enjoy rewarding and productive careers in advertising, management, marketing, education, and philanthropic organizations. Your advisor can help you to tailor a program that will position you as an English major with practical skills who can achieve satisfaction in any career you undertake after your years at Loyola. Internships Qualified students can enrich their liberal arts education and can prepare for jobs by taking advantage of internships offered by the department. Because of the diversity of English as a major, two separate tracks are available. En 098, Internship in Private School English This course places selected students in local middle and secondary schools to learn about teaching English in the private school setting. Interns work closely with a mentor who is an experienced teacher, under the supervision of the chair of the school’s English department and in close association with the department's internships coordinator. EN 099, Internships in English This course establishes internships in areas including publishing, public relations and advertising, law, the judiciary, and government. Internships give the student an opportunity for intensive, hands-on experience in areas such as business, philanthropy, law, and journalism. For those interested in teaching in private schools, we also offer EN 098, English Internship in Private Schools. An intern works closely with a faculty member to design a course during which the student learns skills and approaches specific to one enterprise, whether that be the court system, news reporting, public relations, publishing, or philanthropic organizations. Interns have the unique opportunity to apply their skills as English majors in areas in which they may choose to pursue their careers. Internships are by definition unpaid positions. Students should be seniors at the time of the internship, although the planning for the internship should occur during the junior year. Students considering the internship experience should begin planning during their junior year. They are advised to contact the departmental internship coordinator well before registration for the semester in which the internship will take place. The Career Center (DeChiaro College Center, Ground Floor, West Wing -- 410-617-2232) maintains a substantial database of internships. Their website contains two substantial databases containing internship opportunities, including "Hounds For Hire," which also has information about positions available throughout the United States. |
